salaryLubbock is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newport News to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,301
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$146
👥 People living there
264,814
184,216
Commute to work
16.3 min
23.1 min
College degree
35.1%
30.6%
Own their home
51.2%
48.2%
Below poverty line
18.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Newport News for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lubbock | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $39,020 | +73% in Newport News |
| Electrician | $47,000 | $62,350 | +33% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $69,560 | +32% in Newport News |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $61,870 | +26% in Newport News |
| Firefighter | $77,290 | $56,940 | -26% in Newport News |
| Operations Manager | $80,870 | $100,340 | +24% in Newport News |
| Police Officer | $77,110 | $59,690 | -23% in Newport News |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,660 | $103,760 | +21% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Lubbock is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,301 a month there versus $1,538 in Newport News.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Lubbock?
About $64,352 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Newport News?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $75,100 in Newport News, 13% more in Newport News.